embarrassed

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ɪmˈbærəst/


embarrassed
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Sense: Adjective: humiliated
Synonyms:
ashamed Collocations, self-conscious, red-faced, humiliated, shamefaced, shown-up, abashed, disconcerted, blushing, flustered, uneasy Collocations, sheepish, ruffled, mortified, in a flap (UK, informal), in a tizzy (UK, informal), caught with egg on your face, distraught Collocations


embarrass
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Sense: Verb: upset
Synonyms:
fluster, abash, mortify, humiliate, shame Collocations, rattle Collocations, ruffle, make sb uncomfortable, discompose (literary), distress Collocations, faze, disconcert, nonplus, trouble Collocations, perturb, discomfit
Antonyms:
make proud, reassure Collocations, assure, comfort Collocations, relieve Collocations, calm Collocations, delight Collocations, make happy, please Collocations, encourage Collocations
Sense: Verb: hinder - archaic
Synonyms:
hinder Collocations, hamper Collocations, hold back, encumber, stymie, inhibit, hold up, slow down, handicap Collocations, hobble, obstruct, impede Collocations, block Collocations
Antonyms:
help Collocations, aid Collocations, assist Collocations, facilitate Collocations, further Collocations, encourage Collocations, promote Collocations


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